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Understanding 9/11Song Of The South 1080 2023 RESTORATION V 29 CC H 264
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***THERE IS AN UPDATED VERSION OF THIS RESTORATION. It can be found here: https://archive.org/details/song-of-the-south-1946-homervision-restored-2024-v-30-4-k-cc
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For more than six months I have spent hundreds of hours restoring a well-worn print of Walt Disney’s Song of the South to be as close to the film makers’ intent as possible.
Even though I had no access to the original negatives or other studio elements I became aware of some generally-circulating but imperfect assets that appeared to offer enough information to possibly eke out a presentable version of the film. (These resulted apparently from the film being public domain in both Japan and Spain.)
So I engaged in an intense restoration project largely because I wanted to finally see and enjoy one of my favorite films as it was intended.
And I am excited to announce that the result of the effort is a version of Song of the South that is more pristine than any version even Walt himself ever witnessed.
That may sound like hyperbole but it’s true.
Here are some of the highlights of this restoration:
1. Full High Definition video
2. Audio noise reduction and repair
3. Shot-by-shot Color Correction
4. Flicker removal
5. Blemish repairs
6. Dirt and Scratch removal
7. RGB record realignment
8. Image Sharpening using both AI and standard algorithms.
9. More visible picture area (less cropping)
10. Stereo-enhanced audio
11. Image stabilization
12. Grain reduction
13. Embedded closed captions in English
Since the film has been mistreated and misunderstood since before it was even completed in 1946, I am offering up the restoration of this beautiful film free to all as a public service and as a tribute to Walt’s legacy.
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Reviewer:
myhayl
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February 19, 2024
Subject: Awesome, great job.
Subject: Awesome, great job.
Very impressive work, although not all the other versions are junk.
Here's another video, with less color saturation than this one:
https://archive.org/details/song-of-the-south-1080-2023-restoration-v-29.1-tuned-colors
Large and smaller files included.
Thanks for the constructive reviews as well.
Credit where credit's due.
Here's another video, with less color saturation than this one:
https://archive.org/details/song-of-the-south-1080-2023-restoration-v-29.1-tuned-colors
Large and smaller files included.
Thanks for the constructive reviews as well.
Credit where credit's due.
Reviewer:
Rayqwan Edmondson 2
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February 8, 2024
Subject: Great restoration better than Disney Plus version
Subject: Great restoration better than Disney Plus version
I love this digital restoration plus I hope y'all accept the good work from y'all did it had nice digital colors and brighter than 35mm print and 16mm print too and plus we gonna miss the old splash mountain at disneyland usa and plus they keep the ride at Tokyo Disneyland instead but i like the brers characters but still racist at disneyland but we gonna love them so much.
Reviewer:
Another_Viking
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January 12, 2024
Subject: Thank you.
Subject: Thank you.
Despite all the nitpicking reviews below:
1: The length, depth and time you spent is incredible.
2: Frame by frame restoration is an obviously labour of Love
3: This detail is clear to the eyes and ears.
4: Naysayers will always exist because this is art and as such is
subjective. Everyone wants it done their way! Rather than see
the Love you put in, always complain, nitpicking is easier than
acceptance.
I love your restoration. I will treasure it. Critics think what you wish. I never read criticism about one of my performances. I gave my Love to the music and that's all I care.
Again, thanks for your work, your art. It shows.
1: The length, depth and time you spent is incredible.
2: Frame by frame restoration is an obviously labour of Love
3: This detail is clear to the eyes and ears.
4: Naysayers will always exist because this is art and as such is
subjective. Everyone wants it done their way! Rather than see
the Love you put in, always complain, nitpicking is easier than
acceptance.
I love your restoration. I will treasure it. Critics think what you wish. I never read criticism about one of my performances. I gave my Love to the music and that's all I care.
Again, thanks for your work, your art. It shows.
Reviewer:
David Brynskov
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December 19, 2023
Subject: "The Match"
Subject: "The Match"
Goob job, now all we need is someone to rediscover the original "RKO" title with a dissolve to "Walt Disney Presents", as originally presented. With that said, the person would be able to watch the film in it's original state as possible. :-)
Reviewer:
dastroyer
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December 10, 2023
Subject: Thanks, but no thanks
Subject: Thanks, but no thanks
Restoration is an art, I admire that there was an attempt here to provide a copy of such a rare film in far btter quality than whats been out there for years via VHS and Laserdisc bootleg rips.
That said, I can't quite recommend this. On the one hand, its beautifully cleaned up as far as having the dirt and debris removed, and stabilization. Coloring is quite good too. On the other hand, the grain has been completely removed here, giving an artificially clean look that is extremely unnatural, and the sharpening from what looks like AI upscaling is a bit too much and adds more to the very digital look. Sorry, but these things, especally DNR'ing the film grain is a "hell no", especially for film purists. It may look pleasant to the eye if you've never seen what it looks like elsewhere, but a comparison of this with the unaltered 1080p 35mm print scan which you sourced from originally proves these faults. Unless you were to revise this restoration with less artificial sharpening and restoring the film grain to the picture, I'd have to declare the unaltered 35mm scan the winner here, it may be a little rough with the dirt and scratches and the lack of fine tuned color grading, but at least its not distractedly waxy and artificial looking.
That said, I can't quite recommend this. On the one hand, its beautifully cleaned up as far as having the dirt and debris removed, and stabilization. Coloring is quite good too. On the other hand, the grain has been completely removed here, giving an artificially clean look that is extremely unnatural, and the sharpening from what looks like AI upscaling is a bit too much and adds more to the very digital look. Sorry, but these things, especally DNR'ing the film grain is a "hell no", especially for film purists. It may look pleasant to the eye if you've never seen what it looks like elsewhere, but a comparison of this with the unaltered 1080p 35mm print scan which you sourced from originally proves these faults. Unless you were to revise this restoration with less artificial sharpening and restoring the film grain to the picture, I'd have to declare the unaltered 35mm scan the winner here, it may be a little rough with the dirt and scratches and the lack of fine tuned color grading, but at least its not distractedly waxy and artificial looking.
Reviewer:
nowaygetfuckedfuckoff
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November 19, 2023
Subject: Very big
Subject: Very big
I know this is pretty insulting, but please post a 360p version of the restoration too. I'd love to download this on my phone.
Reviewer:
Cody Webb824
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November 15, 2023
Subject: Very nice HD remaster.
Subject: Very nice HD remaster.
A nice remaster of the movie if it'll ever come to Disney+. I recommend it. Also, can you make one copy of video file but around 800 MBs? The file is very too big for me to download? That'd be great.
Reviewer:
Kyle Massa
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November 4, 2023
Subject: Best Restoration To Date!
Subject: Best Restoration To Date!
This is by far the best restoration to date! To see this beautiful film in this way is fantastic. You can definitely tell that a plethora of time and care was spent crafting this release. They even went as far as to restore a portion of title cards in the opening of the film. This restoration of a Disney classic makes an excellent choice for a family movie night. Walt himself would definitely be proud.
Reviewer:
xinfinitesorrowx
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October 24, 2023
Subject: Great Restoration
Subject: Great Restoration
To start with, I would not say that ALL SotS restorations on the Archive are "junk." There are others that are full HD 1080p scans from a 35mm print, and look far more as intended than this one. Your concept of the colors is...substantially off. I mean simply look at your own side-by-side comparison. The frog scene, the colors of the raw HD source are FAR more accurate than the over-hued blue used in the restoration. Sure, their faces are smoother. But the color is HORRIBLE there.
Same is true for the scene by the lake, actually. For some reason, you decided there should be no "dead" trees and grass, turning the green saturation way, way too high. Apparently, you don't know what the film should look like, and just restored it to what you THINK it should look like. Or rather...what you wanted it to look like.
That said, this is the "cleanest" version available by far. If you like a smooth image packed with over-exposed colors, this is the best way to watch it.
Same is true for the scene by the lake, actually. For some reason, you decided there should be no "dead" trees and grass, turning the green saturation way, way too high. Apparently, you don't know what the film should look like, and just restored it to what you THINK it should look like. Or rather...what you wanted it to look like.
That said, this is the "cleanest" version available by far. If you like a smooth image packed with over-exposed colors, this is the best way to watch it.
Reviewer:
aregularhookfin
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October 21, 2023
Subject: CAN I JUST LIVE IN A WORD WHERE THE WORD W**E NEVER EXISTED?!?!?!?!?!
Subject: CAN I JUST LIVE IN A WORD WHERE THE WORD W**E NEVER EXISTED?!?!?!?!?!
i see my most hated trigger word in the trailer as it starts and i die of cringe from that whole drama instantly
(hint: starts with a w)
(hint: starts with a w)
Reviewer:
Old School Disney Archive
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October 14, 2023
Subject: Amazing!! SotS The Way Disney Intended It To Be Seen
Subject: Amazing!! SotS The Way Disney Intended It To Be Seen
This is the most fantastic restoration I have ever seen... and to apply it to this classic is even more amazing!!
THANK YOU!!
THANK YOU!!
Reviewer:
Sassy Hutt
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October 13, 2023
Subject: Best copy I've seen of this movie
Subject: Best copy I've seen of this movie
Thank you, OP, for your hard work. It looks amazing! My adventures in "fixing" video have been very limited but I know enough to know that your efforts were Herculean. Well done.
My small quibbles with it are the size of the subtitles and maybe the audio level is a bit high. Viewing the movie with VLC and on my tv the subtitles almost filled the screen. I fixed the subtitle size with Subtitle Edit (changed the font size to 15) but the sound level is manageable with volume control.
Overall, greatness. Thanks again.
My small quibbles with it are the size of the subtitles and maybe the audio level is a bit high. Viewing the movie with VLC and on my tv the subtitles almost filled the screen. I fixed the subtitle size with Subtitle Edit (changed the font size to 15) but the sound level is manageable with volume control.
Overall, greatness. Thanks again.
Reviewer:
Harkin123
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October 4, 2023
Subject: Amazing!!
Subject: Amazing!!
Honestly this is something I will watch over and over again, by far the best version of the movie so loved, yet forgotten. It's my favorite disney movie, but I'm always afraid to tell people it is because some people have an opinion on this movie, to which they are entitled to (even though I believe they are wrong). Being such a fan of splash mountain, this movie reminds me of the good times on holidays in Florida, hearing those song and seeing the movie in such good quality would make me tear up.
Thank you for all your time you have spent on this, the movie deserves this!
Ps. Splash mountain closing hurts so much, anyone who has been on it will feel it, I feel we owe it to keep this movie alive!
Thank you for all your time you have spent on this, the movie deserves this!
Ps. Splash mountain closing hurts so much, anyone who has been on it will feel it, I feel we owe it to keep this movie alive!
Reviewer:
NJSailor
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October 4, 2023
Subject: Excellent cleanup/restore of SOTS
Subject: Excellent cleanup/restore of SOTS
Let me open this review by saying there is no one who loves Song of the South and Splash Mountain more than me! Reading how you painstakingly went through the existing versions of this wonderful film and cleaned up and restored missing pieces from other sources is incredible!
Thank you for your hard work, it is excellent!
Thank you for your hard work, it is excellent!
Reviewer:
CharlieG23
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October 2, 2023
Subject: Song Of The South
Subject: Song Of The South
Is there any way to get a version without the captions showing up on screen?
Reviewer:
scarpen01
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October 1, 2023
Subject: Thank You
Subject: Thank You
Thank you for your dedication and hard work restoring this wonderful movie. We should NEVER forget our Country's history that is being wiped out daily. Thank You!
Reviewer:
Linuxfox00255
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September 30, 2023
Subject: Thanks for you hard work and dedication.
Subject: Thanks for you hard work and dedication.
I know how long things like this take and your just doing it in your free time. I persoanlly have been doing just basic topaz upscales and know you have put lots of extra work into. I have been meaning to watch song of the south for a long time but wasn't rushing too it. It will be the next film I watch. Thank you again.
Reviewer:
Brer_Hawaiian
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September 30, 2023
Subject: Already a great film made greater
Subject: Already a great film made greater
Song of the South has been and will always be a great film. I had the chance to see it years ago from a Japanese LD rip, a copy of which is now lost to the universe. This version is the absolute cleanest and best version I have ever seen.
Amazing job!
Amazing job!
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